Hiking & Outdoor Activities

UC Davis ArboretumWalk amongst more than 22,000 types of trees, plants and shrubs in this outdoor museum. Stretching along the south side of campus, the Arboretum offers a serene Native American Contemplative Garden and picnic areas in the redwood grove.

Yolo Basin Wildlife AreaWatch tens of thousands of waterfowl and shorebirds resting and feeding just east of Davis from October through April.

Capay ValleyIs culinary tourism more your style? Head up into the Capay Valley where over 20 local organic farms offer farm tours and events throughout the year.

Capay OrganicVisit the home of Farm Fresh To You CSA service for one of their tractor-tram tours, or sign up for one of their annual farm-to-fork dinner events.

Cache Creek Canyon Regional ParkExplore the 700-acre park at your leisure year-round, or schedule a guided one or two-day white-water rafting trip down the Cache Creek in the spring and summer months.

Stebbins Cold Canyon ReserveHike this nature reserve year-round to explore the impressive landscapes, plant and animal communities of the region, and beautiful views of Lake Berryessa. This University of California nature reserve is located just six miles west of Winters.

Lake BerryessaCool off from those warm summer temperatures, plan a weekend on the lake in a houseboat, or enjoy bird watching by the Monticello Dam. Whatever your outdoor recreation needs are, Lake Berryessa has something for everyone.

Quail Ridge Wilderness ConservancyEager to learn about California's natural history or ecological challenges?Let Quail Ridge take you on an eye opening hike of the tranquil reserve.

​SkyDance SkyDivingGet adventurous and tandem skydive in the only drop zone in Northern California from above 22,000 feet.

Bicycling

Over 150 plus miles of dedicated bike lane paths - first city in the U.S. to pioneer bike lanes in 1967.

In 2011, Davis received the League of American Bicyclist's Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community award.

In Davis, 22% of the working population commute to their job using a bicycle.

Davis has become a model for hundreds of U.S. cities because of its safe, integrated bicycle transportation network and culture.

Today, the bicycle mode share in Davis is roughly 40 times the national average. With a current bicycle mode share of 20%, Davis has reset its sights on achieving a 30% bicycle mode share by 2020.

Davis is home to the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.

The Davis Bike Loop is a 12 mile bike path identified by painted symbols and it wraps around the city.

Davis Bike Club has produced bicycle tours and races such as the Davis Double Century (for over 42 years), 4th of July Criterium (over 35 years) and Foxy's Fall Century (over 35 years).